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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,396.92, 3,595.20 and 665.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,396.92, 3,595.20 and 665.68 is: 998.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,396.92 : 3,595.20 = 665.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,396.92/3,595.20 = 665.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,396.92x = 3,595.20 × 665.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,396.92x = 2,393,252.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,393,252.74/2,396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.47

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